62 Convertible Project progress thread

Originally Posted by fakesnake

*Snickers*

I spy with my little eye something that doesn't quite belong. I can't tell if it's on the passenger side as well, but wow...that's redneck engineering right there!

(Hint....look behind the driver front tire. It's peeking out for the pic)

That suspension looks killer. I'd love to have that setup in mine!

Quick question...the brake booster...is it supposed to be all black? Mine is natural aluminum, but that might have been painted long ago.

Looking good F.S.

Keep us updated

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Originally Posted by sandrock

*Snickers*

I spy with my little eye something that doesn't quite belong. I can't tell if it's on the passenger side as well, but wow...that's redneck engineering right there!

(Hint....look behind the driver front tire. It's peeking out for the pic)

That suspension looks killer. I'd love to have that setup in mine!

Quick question...the brake booster...is it supposed to be all black? Mine is natural aluminum, but that might have been painted long ago.

Where you speaking of the spacers that were installed in the springs? Also, the booster on my other 62 was black as well. I'm not sure if they came that way.

Yes sir, I'm talking about those spacers...or big nuts...

I think my booster was also painted black from the factory, but it all flaked off over time. I found traces of black paint in the plastic insert where the master cylinder bolts to. I think it would look sharp just bead blasted and clearcoated (what I intend to do, if I can find a master cylinder that will work with it).

I bet that front bumper would also look cool on a 61 Galaxie as well?

Scott...

Just got the custom radiator back. I had it fit into shroud. The custom designed overflow bottle just barely squeezes in between battery tray. With the fans I will have a lot more clearance then my stock set up. Here's some pics. I also put a pic of the frame lowered w/bags on.

Here's some more pics of suspension-

Very nice work man !!!!!!

I love the frame extension for the front bracket where the frame curves

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Fakesnake, did you brace the door openings when you took the body off? I'm working on a 61 Sunliner and have been thinking about taking the body off to make it easier to clean up the frame and rebuild the suspension but I am afraid of tweaking the body. Also how did you lift the body?
Thanks Mike

Nice progress. I really like what you've done so far. That radiator is too sweet! Love to have that much clearance.

I still haven't installed the gearheads sway bar. I took her for a ride yesterday and she needs it soon. Although, in a straight line she's a pretty good time for a big girl.